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Unincorporated Navajo County building inspections

Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Navajo County, Arizona.

Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
1100 E. Thornton Rd., Show Low, AZ 85901 (Show Low/White Mountains area office); additional area offices at 100 W. Public Works Dr., Holbrook, AZ 86025 (928-524-4100) and 2188 W. Country Club Dr., Overgaard, AZ 85933 (928-535-7110)
Phone
928-532-6040
Email
Office hours
Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Planning & Development Services main office and Show Low Building Division, per the department's Planning & Development Services page). The Permit Application Instructions document (revised January 2, 2025) lists slightly different hours for the Show Low office: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Both figures are current published County sources; the department observes a 4-day (Mon–Thu) work week at all locations.
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation Steel

    Foundation piers, trenches, or basement excavation and erected forms; footing rebar placed 6 inches below the surface of poured concrete and 3 inches minimum from soil. No footing/foundation inspection given without property lines and required yard setbacks clearly marked.

  2. 2

    Stem Wall Steel

    CMU stem wall reinforcement per the Addenda's foundation/pier tables (rebar sizing and spacing vary by wall height)

  3. 3

    Under-Slab / Under-Floor

    Under-slab copper, sewer, and electrical before concrete placement; under-floor framing before floor sheathing

  4. 4

    Rough-In Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Venting, Heating

    Combined rough-in inspection; house must be weather-sealed prior to this inspection

  5. 5

    Roof Sheathing / Shear Panel Nail-Off

    Roof sheathing nail spacing (6 inches on edges, 12 inches in field) inspected before roofing material placement

  6. 6

    Drywall Nailing

    Fastener spacing and type per the Addenda's drywall fastener schedule, before taping/finishing

  7. 7

    Final Inspection

    Full Final Inspection Checklist per the Addenda (septic/plumbing operable, electrical panels labeled, GFCI protection verified, smoke detectors, 911 address posted, and more); all utilities must be on and working. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for a single-family dwelling pending minor corrections, contingent on completion within 60 days.

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour — verify footing depth, dimensions, and reinforcement per adopted codes and property-line/setback marking

  2. 2

    Rough-In Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Venting, Heating

    Combined rough-in inspection prior to wall closure; house/building must be weather-sealed first

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete per approved, stamped plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety

Applies to: Manufactured / Mobile Home Installation Permit

  1. 1

    Site / Setback Verification

    Property lines and required yard setbacks must be clearly marked before any foundation-related inspection

  2. 2

    Utility Connections (Electrical Meter Loop, Septic Hookup)

    No meter-loop (electrical hook-up) permit will be issued unless hook-up to an approved sanitary system is available and documented

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All utilities on and working; septic/plumbing in full working order; 911 address posted; per the Addenda's Final Inspection Checklist

Applies to: Septic System Permit (Conventional and Alternative)

  1. 1

    Site Suitability / Percolation Test

    Soil percolation rate (10-120 MPI) or Soil Absorption Rating (.2+) verified before system design approval

  2. 2

    Trench / System Installation Inspection

    Septic system installation verified against approved plans before backfill

  3. 3

    Final Septic Inspection

    System in total working order; required before the associated building/manufactured home final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Guest House Permit

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete pour, property lines and setbacks must be clearly marked

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Per the Addenda's Final Inspection Checklist — septic/plumbing operable, electrical panels labeled, GFCI protection, smoke detectors, 911 address posted

Final inspection only: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Sign Permit, Solar System Permit

Unincorporated Navajo County building permits

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